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Experience the warmth of traditional Scottish and Celtic holiday music with A Scottish Christmas, a collaborative pursuit rooted in fiddles, hammered dulcimer, and acoustic guitar. The ensemble brings together three accomplished artists—Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway—each with a rich history of solo and collaborative work in the Celtic and folk music scenes. This page offers a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and updated tour information to help you secure your seats for upcoming performances.

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Founded on a shared love of seasonal tunes, the group has performed across North America for many years, delighting audiences with intimate arrangements and storytelling that capture the spirit of the holidays. While 2025 tour specifics may vary, fans can stay connected through the artists' official channels for the latest show dates and venues.

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Biography
A Scottish Christmas brings together three renowned traditional musicians: Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway. Bonnie Rideout is a celebrated fiddle player known for Her Scottish roots and extensive involvement in Celtic music circles. Maggie Sansone, often called the queen of hammered dulcimer, leads Maggie’s Music and maintains an active performance and schedule page at maggiesmusic.com. Al Petteway is acclaimed for his fingerstyle guitar work and thoughtful collaborations. The trio blends fiddle, hammered dulcimer, and acoustic guitar to perform authentic Scottish and Celtic Christmas repertoire.

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Discography Highlights
Key credits include the 1996 collaborative album A Scottish Christmas, produced under Maggie’s Music (MM215), featuring Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway. Each artist has an extensive solo and collaborative catalog beyond this release, with multiple projects that celebrate traditional music, storytelling, and instrumental virtuosity. Expect seasonal favorites, instrument-led melodies, and intimate arrangements that honor historical tunes while inviting contemporary listeners to their soundscape.

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Upcoming Tour Information
As of the latest information, 2025 tour dates for the trio have not been widely verified. Fans should monitor official channels for Maggie Sansone, Bonnie Rideout, and Al Petteway for the most reliable updates. Notable activity and related performances occur through Maggie Sansone’s performances at venues like Rams Head On Stage and other North American engagements in subsequent years. Secure your seats early when new tour announcements surface, and stay tuned to venue pages for local show details.

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The essentials

Quick Facts About A Scottish Christmas

  • Album: A Scottish Christmas (1996) by Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone & Al Petteway; label Maggie's Music (MM215).
  • Genre/style: Traditional Scottish/Celtic Christmas with fiddle, hammered dulcimer, and acoustic guitar.
  • Notable recognition: Bonnie Rideout's A Scottish Christmas became a New York Times Top Ten Holiday Best Seller; tour shows ran across North America for 15+ years.
  • Discography highlights (performers): Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway each have extensive solo/collab catalogs beyond this album.
  • Social presence: Maggie Sansone maintains Maggie’s Music with artist pages and schedule; Maggie Sansone appears in iHeart’s artist hub with the trio; Al Petteway’s official site remains the primary reference for his work; Bonnie Rideout is active in Celtic circles and is cited in multiple outlets.

The records

A Scottish Christmas Discography

  • A Scottish Christmas
    1996 · MM215 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Gi' Me Elbow Room
    1998 · MM219 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Scottish Fire
    2000 · MM222 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Scottish Rant
    2000 · MM223 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Scottish Reflections
    2003 · MM225 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Scottish Inheritance
    2003 · TM501 (Maggie’s Music)
  • A Scottish Christmas, The Celebration
    2004 · TM502 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Bonnie Rideout LIVE
    2005 · TM503 (Maggie’s Music)
  • Scotland's Fiddle Piobaireachd, Vol I
    2010 · TM504
  • HARLAW, Scotland 1411
    2011 · TM505
  • Scotland's Fiddle Piobaireachd, Vol II
    2012 · TM506
  • Soft May Morn
    1994 · MM208
  • Celtic Circles
    1994 · MM209
  • Kindred Spirits
    1996 · MM214
  • A Traveler’s Dream: Celtic Explorations
    1998 · MM110
  • Sounds of the Season
    1988 · MM103
  • Sounds of the Season II
    1990 · MM105
  • Mist and Stone
    1990 · MM106
  • Music in the Great Hall
    1992 · MM107
  • Ancient Noels
    1993 · MM108

Biography
A Scottish Christmas brings together three renowned traditional musicians: Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway. Bonnie Rideout is a celebrated fiddle player known for Her Scottish roots and extensive involvement in Celtic music circles. Maggie Sansone, often called the queen of hammered dulcimer, leads Maggie’s Music and maintains an active performance and schedule page at maggiesmusic.com. Al Petteway is acclaimed for his fingerstyle guitar work and thoughtful collaborations. The trio blends fiddle, hammered dulcimer, and acoustic guitar to perform authentic Scottish and Celtic Christmas repertoire.

Discography Highlights
Key credits include the 1996 collaborative album A Scottish Christmas, produced under Maggie’s Music (MM215), featuring Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway. Each artist has an extensive solo and collaborative catalog beyond this release, with multiple projects that celebrate traditional music, storytelling, and instrumental virtuosity. Expect seasonal favorites, instrument-led melodies, and intimate arrangements that honor historical tunes while inviting contemporary listeners to their soundscape.

Upcoming Tour Information
As of the latest information, 2025 tour dates for the trio have not been widely verified. Fans should monitor official channels for Maggie Sansone, Bonnie Rideout, and Al Petteway for the most reliable updates. Notable activity and related performances occur through Maggie Sansone’s performances at venues like Rams Head On Stage and other North American engagements in subsequent years. Secure your seats early when new tour announcements surface, and stay tuned to venue pages for local show details.

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Follow the artists for the latest tour news and authentic Celtic holiday performances:

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